Rodriguez, who is on parole, cut off his ankle monitoring system before the crime spree began, officials said. He is described as being Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall, between 135 and 160 pounds. Deputies said he has a bald or shaved head with tattoos on both forearms, his neck and on top of his head.

The Hempstead Police Department said it is looking into reports that Rodriguez may have been seen there in recent days.

July 13

The body of 62-year-old Pamela Johnson was found at a home in the 12400 block of Bent Pine Drive. Her body was tied up when it was found, according to authorities. After being taken from the scene Friday, Johnson's 2004 maroon PT Cruiser was found Saturday at Willowbrook Mall.

July 16

Authorities said earlier Monday, a METRO driver was robbed and shot near a gas station on the Eastex Freeway. The driver was shot in the torso and taken to a hospital. His condition was unknown. Rodriguez is considered a person of interest in the incident.

Police said Rodriguez was last seen driving a dark gray 2017 Nissan Sentra with license plate number KPD 2805, but is known to switch vehicles often.